高温（こうおん、kouon）
- high temperature

The Japanese word 高温 (こうおん) means "high temperature" or "high heat." It refers to a state of being very hot, often to a dangerous or uncomfortable degree. It can describe the temperature of objects, substances, or environments. ⚫︎ It implies a temperature significantly above the normal or expected range. ⚫︎ The word is typically used to describe situations where something is experiencing or exposed to significant heat.

⚫︎ 高温注意報 Translation: Heat advisory ⚫︎ あのフライパンは高温に耐えられる Translation: That frying pan can withstand high heat. ⚫︎ 高温で料理する Translation: To cook at high temperature.

高温 is used in various contexts: ⚫︎ When discussing weather conditions (e.g., a heatwave). ⚫︎ In scientific or technical discussions (e.g., the temperature of a furnace). ⚫︎ When describing cooking methods. ⚫︎ When warning about potential dangers (e.g., "高温注意" - Caution: High temperature). ⚫︎ It's a relatively formal term, suitable for both written and spoken Japanese. ⚫︎ You can use it in conjunction with verbs like なる (to become), 続く (to continue), 保つ (to maintain), and 耐える (to withstand).

高温 is written with: ⚫︎ Kanji: 高温 ⚫︎ Hiragana reading: こうおん ⚫︎ There are no other standard ways to write this word. ⚫︎ Okurigana is not applicable for this word.

⚫︎ 熱 (ねつ) - heat, fever (can be used in some cases, but more general) ⚫︎ 熱気 (ねっき) - heat, warmth (implies the presence of warm air) ⚫︎ 熱さ (あつさ) - heat (noun form, less formal) ⚫︎ 高温化 (こうおんか) - High-temperature-ization. This is a technical term used in scientific or industrial contexts.

⚫︎ 低温 (ていおん) - low temperature ⚫︎ 冷温 (れいいん) - cold, low temperature ⚫︎ 寒さ (さむさ) - cold (noun form)

夏は高温の日が続く。 ・Translation: The days of high temperature continue in summer. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the persistent heat during the summer season.

この金属は高温に弱い。 ・Translation: This metal is weak against high temperatures. ・Explanation: This sentence implies that the metal may be damaged or altered by exposure to high heat.

The word 高温 is formed from: ⚫︎ 高 (こう) - high, tall ⚫︎ 温 (おん) - temperature, warmth Therefore, the combined meaning is "high temperature".